Midem Names Midemlab Music Startup Competition Jury, Submission Deadline Nears

International music industry convention Midem has unveiled its jury for this year’s Midemlab music startup competition. Sponsored by Deezer and Recochoku,Midemlab showcases the most promising international music-related startups offering fresh opportunities to the music sector. The competition provides finalists with valuable exposure to industry decision-makers and potential investors. Previous participants…

Combs Enterprises President Dia Simms to speak at MIDEM 2019

The respected executive heads up sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ global organisation
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Snapchat Wants To Help Artists Make Customized AR Lenses

In an effort to come up with more ways to integrate Snapchat into the music industry, Snapchat Lenses are gaining traction among music artists. Snapchat wants to help artists make customized AR lenses. During the Midem Music Conference in Cannes, Snapc…

Midem’s Attendance Recovers 9% — But Still a Fraction of ’06 Levels

Midem’s attendance this year was up by 9% compared to last year, hosting 4,800 delegates from 80 countries.  But  that’s still a fraction of previous peaks. Back in 2006, Midem recorded nearly 10,000 attendees.  That figure’s been plunging …

Midem attendance grew 9% this year – but it was still half the size of its glory days

Approximately 10,000 delegates attended in 2001
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‘There’s never been a better time to be a part of the music business.’

Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke gives us his take on some of the music industry’s most pressing issues of the day
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